“YummyFun Workshop” Offers Unique Ice Cream Recipes for Families on July 12th

Get out your ice cream scoops – there’s more summer fun in store! Culinary Artist Clare Crespo is hosting “YummyFun Workhop” to encourage Richmond families to uncover their inner ice cream artist.  Clare is also host of “Yummyfun Kooking Series”. The FREE event is scheduled for Friday, July 12th, 2013 from 2pm – 3:30 pm. […]

Richmond’s Maymont Glow Run Family Fun is July 6

Running by the glow of the moon? Get ready for Richmond Maymont’s Glow Run on Saturday, July 6, 2013. It’s going to be incredible fun at Maymont’s 100 acre American Estate. You can enjoy the beauty of the park in a whole new light – or glow! It is a non-timed, 3-mile run/walk for families […]

The Day the Crayons Quit: Free Event

Barnes & Noble has a special treat for kids on July 22nd with “The Day the Crayons Quit”. It will be a special story time for kids. And they will have special art activities and fun on NOOK too. Don’t miss this fun story and craft time – it’s all FREE! Check with your local […]

Dress Like a Cow and Eat Free at Chick-Fil-A on July 12

Cows or chickens? Well, Cow Appreciation Day® answers that question quickly! July 12, 2013 is a celebration at your favorite Chick-fil-A Restaurant. It’s a day when you can dress up in your black and white spots, hang on a cow bell, clip on some furry ears and a long tail, and get a FREE meal […]

Survey Says: Kids Gain More Weight in Summer

School is out and kids are excited about lots of fun. But a recent study has some parents a bit concerned about summer days. A recent study by the Ohio State University Department of Sociology and the Initiative for Population Research reports that “growth in BMI was typically faster and more variable during summer vacation […]

It’s a Pie Walk on July 6 – Don’t Miss It!

PIE WALK & Pie Tasting at Whole Foods in Short Pump next Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 11am-1pm. It’s just like a cake walk but with pies and so fun! It’s all to celebrate Pie In July, when all of 9″ pies at Whole Foods Short Pump are only $9.99 through July 14. Pie walks […]

7-Eleven Day Dance Party and a Free Slurpee

Get your Slurpee Dance on! Slurpee Day is 7/11/13 at 7-Eleven Stores from 11am-7pm.  You can get one free small Slurpee drink on Slurpee Day and you’ll feel like dancing for sure. And yep – there’s really a Slurpee Dance! You can view it below. And then, do your own dance, upload it, and add […]

Healthy Strawberry Banana Parfait

We found this healthy, delicious recipe in the Duke Raleigh Hospital newsletter and just had to share with our readers. Thanks Dr. Farkas! Healthy Strawberry Banana Parfait by Linda Farkas, MD – Duke Raleigh Hospital Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 containers (60z) fat-free Greek strawberry yogurt 2 cups Fiber One® Honey Clusters cereal (or similar alternative) […]

FeedMore: Henrico County Libraries Collecting Food in July

Do you ever wonder how you can help feed hungry children? Well, now you can do it right here in our community at our local libraries. Throughout the month of July, you can donate non-perishable food items to FeedMore’s Central Virginia Food Bank at any Henrico County Library Branch. Children will enjoy this fun time […]

American Girls Tea Party at Maymont Mansion on July 18th

Young girls will love the upcoming tea at Maymont Mansion. Why? Because it’s an American Girl Tea Party! The 1904 world of Samantha, a lively young American girl, comes to life during this delightful morning of old-fashioned games, exploring, carriage rides, a special tea party and more. Dolls are welcome, too! Meet at Maymont’s Carriage […]